Kingswood Oxford School (CT) 2026-27 Player Profiles

Founded in 1909 as one of the nation's first independent day schools, Kingswood Oxford School is a coeducational day school for grades 6-12 in West Hartford, CT. In basketball, Kingswood Oxford competes in the Founders League and strives to earn a bid into the competitive New England Prep School Athletic Council (NEPSAC) Class B (mid-sized schools) postseason championship tournament.  Every December, he program hosts one of the oldest continuously running prep tournaments in New England, The Kingswood Oxford Invitational.

Brad Seaman is entering his 10th season as head coach of the Wyverns, coming off a 22-5 season that earned him 2025-26 Founders League Coach of the Year honors. A lifelong player who once played for his father, Seaman co-captained Avon High's 2005 CIAC Division III state championship team and then started for three seasons at Suffolk University. He spent two seasons as a KO assistant under Garth Adams before taking over the program in 2017. He has also coached at camps, schools and AAU programs across the Northeast and founded Lenny Rich Training, which works with players from grade 3 through the pro level. His program has sent players to college at every level, and recent alumni have gone on to play professionally in Europe. Seaman leads a deep, high-academic roster, profiled below.

Ernesto Ballesteros (2027) 6'5, 225 lb forward - From Wolcott, CT, Ballesteros is a strong-bodied forward who plays with physicality and grit. He provides toughness inside, doesn't shy away from contact, boxes out well, finishes through traffic and is a key contributor on the glass. With developing footwork and hands, he is a dependable interior presence who thrives on effort and energy.

Matt Lysik (2027) 6'6, 200 lb small forward (Committed to Wheaton College in September) - From Manchester, CT, Lysik brings the size, physicality, skill and academic profile that made him a strong target for high-academic programs. He impacts winning in ways that don't always show up in the box score: a physical frontcourt player who sets hard screens, embraces contact, rebounds and creates advantages for teammates with his passing. He has the confidence to make the right play, whether that means scoring inside, moving the ball or stretching the floor from three. His work ethic and maturity made him team captain as a junior. Played club ball with CT Takeover. 4.2 gpa  Video highlights   RTB profile 

Keenan Murphy (2027) 6'8, 211 lb forward - From Middletown, CT, Murphy is a three-year starter who brings size, timing, toughness and a team-first approach. Offensively, he runs the floor, rebounds, sets strong, timely screens, finishes dump-downs and can step out to hit open threes. He knows how to play within a role and keep possessions alive without needing the offense to run through him. Defensively, he is a strong rim protector with excellent timing who can push bigger players off their spots and has the mobility to stay with guards. He averaged 8 points, 6 rebounds and 2.5 blocks per game. Projected high-academic D3 prospect. 3.7 gpa

Xavier Newton (2027) 5'7, 165 lb point guard - 2025-26 All NEPSAC B-Small Honorable Mention. From Newington, CT, Newton makes up for his size with speed, heart and floor vision. A blur in the open court, he gets downhill quickly and makes sharp reads off ball screens. He is also a pest on defense, often picking up full court and forcing turnovers. He plays with swagger and energy, keeping the tempo high.

Carl Parkhouse (2027) 6'2, 165 lb guard - Parkhouse is a smooth shooting guard with a great feel for spacing and timing and a reliable perimeter threat. He makes smart reads off the ball, doesn't force shots and competes defensively. Still developing physically, but his IQ and shooting touch are ahead of his age. 3.9 gpa

Preston Scott (2027) 6'0 point guard - 2025-26 All Catawba River Conference First Team. Scott brings communication, confidence and a positive presence to the floor, and his ability to space the floor and knock down shots makes him a valuable contributor. He holds an early offer from Chowan University (D2) and is drawing significant regional recruiting interest. Played club ball with Top Shot Basketball-UAA. 3.7 gpa  RTB profile

Michael Waters (2027) 6'4, 184 lb shooting guard - From Middletown, CT, Waters brings versatility, athleticism and winning experience. He played a major role in closing games, even while sacrificing individual numbers. He can play above the rim, attack off the dribble, stretch the defense as a shooter, rebound and block shots from the wing. As a sixth man last season, he averaged 7.5 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists per game. Played club ball with CT Takeover. He is also drawing attention as a football recruit (wide receiver). RTB profile 

Isley Biggins (2028) 5'10, 165 lb point guard - Biggins is a tough, physical guard who brings strength, competitiveness and versatility. He is at his best attacking the rim, finishing through contact and creating open looks for teammates. Defensively, he competes, rebounds well for a guard and takes pride in making winning plays. Plays club ball with Connecticut Elite. 3.2 gpa

Maximus Golino (2028) 5'10 point guard - Golino is a smart, steady guard who brings leadership, communication and a strong feel for the game. He creates rhythm for his teammates with his handle and understanding of spacing, and he is a consistent perimeter shooter with range who makes defenses account for him beyond the arc. His shot-making, combined with his ability to organize an offense, lets him impact the game on and off the ball. 3.2 gpa

Liam Peck (2028) 6'7 small forward - 2025-26 CIAC All State Team and 2025-26 All Southern Connecticut First Team at Sheehan High (CT), where he averaged 15 points, 9 rebounds and 1.7 blocks per game. Offensively, he can step out and shoot, rebound and finish around the basket. Defensively, he brings size, toughness and timing to block shots and protect the paint. Plays club ball with CT Takeover. 3.7 gpa Video highlights  PH profile  RTB profile 

Ian Thompson (2028) 6'5 small forward - Thompson is a strong, athletic, high-academic and versatile wing. He is effective getting downhill and using his size and strength to finish at the rim, and he has good playmaking instincts for his position. He can play inside and out, rebound from the wing and stretch the floor as a shooter. Defensively, his length and athleticism let him disrupt passing lanes, guard multiple spots and help protect the rim. He averaged 14 points and 8 rebounds per game last season. 4.0 gpa

Sam Golino (2029) 5'11 point guard - Golino brings solid ball handling, feel and basketball IQ. He organizes the offense, makes reads and gets teammates involved. 3.1 gpa

Chance Markovitz (2029) 6'4, 155 lb wing - From Colchester, CT, Markovitz has good size, athletic tools and a developing feel for the game. He is at his best attacking the basket and slashing to the rim, and he is a good shooter who can stretch the floor. He is willing to set screens and play physically, and on defense his size and timing let him challenge shots and protect the rim. Plays club ball with BABC. 3.4 gpa

Anthony "AJ" Rosa (2029) 6'0, 150 lb guard - From Newington, CT, Rosa has a strong physical foundation and keeps working to improve his body and his game. His biggest value is his ability to stretch the floor and score. A good catch-and-shoot player with a natural scoring sense, he makes defenses respect him from the perimeter. He also rebounds his position well and competes physically. 3.5 gpa

The team's 2026-27 game schedule and results can be found by clicking here